Nerlens Noel averaged 1.0 block per game in November. He swatted 1.5 shots in December, 2.2 in January, and is notching an impressive 2.8 blocks in February. Just what will the Philadelphia 76ers rookie rim-protector do for March?

There aren't many like him in the league, and John Wall proved once again last night he was one of the best open-court players in the Association with a tasty behind-the-back dime to Nene for the slam.

Suspensions surely aren't what Paul Pierce had in mind when he recently stressed a mindset of toughness and physicality to his new Washington Wizards teammates – especially when the players in question weren't even involved in the incident.

Since the Washington Wizards took care of business rather early by winning their first-round series against the Chicago Bulls in five games, the basketball world has had some time to digest what just happened.

Perhaps you read Grantland's Zach Lowe talking with Wizards big man, NenÃª Hilario, where the 6-11 Brazilian elaborated on his team this year and explained how he's attempting to mold some of the younger Wiz players into a playoff-caliber collection.